Melissa

[muh-lis-uh]

noun

1. Classical Mythology.,  the sister of Amalthea who nourished the infant Zeus with honey.

2. Also Melissie, Melissy a female given name.

Example Sentences

“Read the room, how gross,” “In the Heights” actor Melissa Barrera wrote on Instagram.

From Los Angeles Times

Astonished by what she had learned at the hospital meeting, Mr Philip's widow, Melissa Cockburn, posted a message on social media asking other families who had been contacted by the Freeman to get in touch.

From BBC

Orange Lutheran hopes it has struck gold by hiring three-time gold medalist Melissa Seidemann to be its new girls’ water polo coach.

From Los Angeles Times

Dujarric confirmed that Watters issued a private apology to Melissa Fleming, the UN global communications chief, after the body lodged a complaint with Fox News about the remarks.

From Salon

“Consistent with regulations, our label states clearly ‘if pregnant or breast-feeding, ask a health professional before use,’ ” Melissa Witt said in an email.

From Los Angeles Times